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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-08-31
A New Labor Organization.

A new labor organization, lately
started in Chicago, is called the " Pro-
gressive Order of American Working
men," and it appears worthy of en-
couragement. The principles for its
government are materially different
from those which control most, if not
all, of the numerous labor societies now
existing. None but actual workers can
become members and opposition to
strikes is a fundamental principle The
order claims that every difference can be
adjusted by arbitration. In case of differ
ences between employers and workmen
the men concerned are to use their
best endeavors to effect an adjustment.
After failure in the first effort the
matters in dispute are referred to the
council of the order, which gives the
whole subject more careful considera-
ton to discover why an agreement cam
not be effected, and after this eXamina-
ton makes its award as to what is just
between the parties. Should either
workmen or employers be dissatisfied or
refuse to accept the conclusions arrived
at, disinterested parties are called in
to settle the differences. Pending all
these negotiations the workmen con-
tinue their avocations, and the en-
ployer is guaranteed against strike,
and assured that he will receive fair
notice of the intention of all or any of
his workmen determining to leave his
employ, so that he can provide for the
contingency. If the purposes of this
new order can be fairly carried out
much will be done both in the proven
ton and settlement of labor troubles.
The rule of excluding other than actual
working-men from membership is a
wise one, for the bane of the older
labor organizations has been their con-
troll to a great extent by men who do
not work, and who in the main are
self-seekers, demagogues and broken
down political hacks.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-08-31

ODD Fellows EXCURSION TO DENVER,
COL, VIA Rock ISLAND ROUTE. The
Chicago, Rock Island Il Pacific railway
offers the grandest opportunity to see the
wonderful mountain scenery of Colorado at
the smallest expense ever known. Tickets
to Denver and return on sale September IL
to Is inclusive, good to return until October
from Denver to all points in Colorado AT one
fare for the round-trip to holders of these
tickets, For further particulars address
Il. A. HoLBRooK, General Ticket 4 Passen-
ger Agent, Chicago, Rock Island 4 Pacific
Railway, Chicago, Ill.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1887-08-31

feeble muddle of all three. SO the in
corrigible lives and thrives, nourished
by the very society which he outrages."
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-06-02

on JygTcE AI Isl


CHA III Eh L.
Ina dingy low room containing
worn carpet. few chairs. an old
fable and what had once been al
handsome bead.tead, sat little
nov lookineout at tho only window
al the crowd that throngcd the
street below. The little fellow
turned now and then with anxious
BOOK towards Tie bed on which lay
woman appareutlvina dying cons
diion. She bad once been bcau-
tal and even yot as she lay color
Tess. with ewes closed as though
never 10 opca again ir tai- world,
tIerc remained traces OF charms
ihetitoocc pos osseI Atlast benz
owes opened and wandered around
tae room until aey rested upaa
tbo boy at the window.
Boseae. come here came .ia.-
1y from hes pale lip,
THE boy obcyej qlic1.y. rNhH
you want mammay n
A faint 5nge game into herr
check, as De asked the question:
"Ah. itisa hand task that lies
before me my child, butit must Dc
done and done quickly"
Let ME as I'd for you mamma.
WON'T vouy'
eItisimpossiblc oryou % ~ 't
WISH It did not have 90 be doLe
bei Roscoe You have been deceived
lot- enough
Deceived dear mammal WHO
las deceived mey
"Mcr
you mamma n exclaimed Bo.-
cue iu surprise.
Yes me. I am not your mother
Roscoe ar have taught you 70 be-
heve for ten years
Not my mother. What 10 you
you mean? Who are you then aud
who ann ~
You are an honest, good little
bow. who deserves better treat.
mont from ,,oso ,rboar .i,.
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The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-06-02

there where the eagle is hanging
outi"
Il should like il very much sir,
oh, so much"
Come then. aud we viii start at
once 20 business.
As they reached the entrance o.
the large establishment referred
TO, Roscoe glanced mp at the great
eagle above his head and read upon
his outspread wings, Singleton &
Bro"
Mrs. Singleton was getting quite
impatientwaiting for her husbands
return. He had told her he would
be gone but a short while, and two
long hours had passed and still be
bad not made his appearance. They
had been married two years and
tins was the first time he had dis
appointed her. She felt halfvexed
with him. She was a woman of
rare beauty, and no one wond3r
at it. when Fred Singleton, whom
all thought doomed to spend his life
in single misery on account OF an
old love affair, brought home with
him from Europe this lovely wo-
man and her little daughter, Lila
Morton.
Mrs. Singleton as a girl was
Grace Benton. When only eigh-
teen She had married Clarence Nor
ton, young physician OF high
standing in New York. The sec
ond year brought them sweet little
Lila, a perfect picture Of her moth
er. After while young Norton
with his beautiful wife and child,
babe adieu to his New York home
and friends and went to Europe
to spend a year and complete
his knowledge of medicine. But
alas. the dark monster death claim
ed him, and in few short weeks
after his departure he closed his
eyes TO the world forever. The
young widow was broken hearted
aud bowed down with grief, and
there seemed no sunshine in her
life, till SIX years afterwards Fred
Singleton came with his handsome
face. kind voice ami good heart, to
win h'r.
VIII he never come, she mumor-
ed.
Oh! thcgo he is now.
Why, Fred, what kept you 50
long che asked rising to meet
him as he entered the room.
A little business, Grace. Did
you grow impatient?
impatient, indeed Why
shouldn't l. when YOU promise to
return in short while and it has
been two hours or more since you
left.
Forgive me Grace, this time, for
Iassure you it was impossible for
me to return sooner.
Fred you look pale and not we'll;
sit down and let me get you glass
Of wine, l am sure you do not feel
real we'll, foryou look very pale.
Do II Ny looks deceive you
then for I am quite well.
am extremely glad to it hear.
Now | have little business with
you myself.
oh lets have it. know il
must be Of vast importance he said
smiling.
Ofcourse tits important. Lust
wanted to mention to you that
Thursday being Lcla's birthday
| should like with your permission
to give an entertainment to the
little folks.
With all my heart agree with
you and must admit it is very i'm
portant business, he said still smil'
ing. Is that all you have to say in
business pointl If not / will not
commence to talk until you have
finished.
oh! might say a great deal
more, but pray if you have any
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-06-02

time, and about an hour 60 she
called me TO her and told me she
was going TO die, and that she was
not my mother. but died without
saying anything bat "lsabcl, your
mother" And when ! bad clos, d
those dear eyes, and stood wonder
ing what to do, I saw You and came
90 ask you 10 help me- You seem
10 recognize my name, and 1T you
know who lam won't you tell me ?
Is She my mamma, do you know,
Oh . sir, if you can tell me what il
an means / would be so glad"
Af,er some moments had passed
in which both we're silent, he abb
ruptly said
Come show me where this wo-
man is 2"
Roscoe turned into the house,
assembled the narrow stairs and en-
tered the chamber of death. The
man followed closely, and as his
eyes fell upon the face Of the dead
woman, all the color fed from his
own.
Poor Lucia" he murmured,
bending over and touching the mar
bic forehead with bis lips. Roscoe
looked on in astonishment, but
dared not ask questions Of the agi-
tated man before him.
Come with me, said, the strang-
er, after an interval Of silence.
Come 20 with me and | will make
all things as near right IN future
as possible, to atone for past
wrongs. Farewell Lucia" he sand,
touching again the white forehead,
and slowly leaving tho room.
Roscoe followed reluctantly, for
be was thinking Of her whom he
lowed as mother, and who had
been the only mother he had ever
known, being left alone
What, sir, Will become of her il
/ leave hery' he asked trying to
check back the tears.
Il viii attend 10 thai" was the
short reply.
Tie hcsitated a moment, then ask
ell Glow much will the expense
be sir?"
"What does it matter TO you,
you can't pay the bill
"Perhaps. I can help Sir. ! have
handsome diamond ring She gave
me and told me to keep it always.
but / will sell it for her ST necessa-
n.y."
"Lct mo see the ring"
Roscoe felt in his little yestpock-
ct. produced tiny black box con-
tanning the ring, and handed it to
the man, who gazcd at it with
curious surprise.
DO you know to whom the
diamond belonged r.
Inside was engraved c. TO /.
To the woman you called Lucia,
I suppose, though why it has c. to
Lin it can't imagine. c dontt
spell Lucia and don't either"
Il see am the wiser Of the two,
remarked the stranger, seemingly
unconscious of speaking at all
Here, take your ring and do as
she babe you, keep it,"
won't you please sir tell me
your name? You seem TO know
something Of me or my parents
or at least this poor dead woman
who must be my mamma, and ]
want to know you. Can't you tell
me what it all means, who ! am
and why my own mother hasR't
me with her if that is not her and
she is livingg Or is she dead too
Oh? sir, l feel as though there must
be something wrong or why didn't
she tell me all this long ago! Doe,
not my mother live that I may GO
to herr Oh please dear sir, be a
friend to this little outcast."
As he said this tears gathered In
his soft blue eyes, and he clasped
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The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-06-02

tie child, be kneli down beside
the bed aud clasped the white
hand the woman hsld out 70 him.
"Te1 me, oh. tell me what you
mean. who we both arey You
must be my own sweet mamma,
afd oh. don't al, and leave me p
There was silence tor momen;
mdthcpalc lip, moved and quivcr-
I'd. but no sound was audible.
~0a mamma are you dying
Are yra going 10 leave poor little
o scoc alone 200 thi. big city p.
Nu.tIask God MOTTO Def you die
Yoa sal hc would help ma and /
win ask him now. Oh God, DO
not let my good mamma die, spare
hci ior poor Roscoe's sake. Mann
ma, what makes you look at me
like thatY What makes your hand
So cold? What dad you say theu?'
Again the lips moved and family
came the words. "Isabel-your
motber-Isabel" then the
hollow ewes and now purple lips
closed as it forever. The boy
threw himself into the helpless
arms and cried aloud
"Oh! God, ask YOU again, spare
her tome. What shall doy Open
your eyes dear mamma, and speak
to me"
The eyes opened for AN instant
with a strange glare. A shudder
FAN through her body, her lips
were drawn tiIl the white teeth
cleaned through them. With "a
mighty effort She whispered fare
well, and raised her eyes to heaven
as if watching the soul depart from
It's body OF clay.
Roscoe raised himself up and
looked down ou tho cold white
face. While tears Of bitterness fell
upon H. She was dead. He ten
derby closed the eyes and lips, ca.
resting die cold hands, kissing the
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knew them we'll. SIR. Singleton
stopped speaking, his face pale and
a strange glitter on bis eyes; his
wife noticed 10.
Fred I know you are 90. Let
me get you glass of wine.
Thank you, my dear, but I do
not care for any and ] assure you |
am quite well.
Excuse the interruption then and
please finish what you were saying.
Well the little fellow bad no
money, was homeless and friend
less, So tor his parents sake | took
him TO our toy establishment and
put him to selling toys, and / dare
say he will do well. The rest Of
the time I've beer absent has been
spent in preparations for his
mother burial
Oh! Fred, that was noble in you,
always help those who truly needs
il.
An hoar later when Mr.. Single
ton rose to 90 out again, little Lila
stood by hated and gloved to ac-
company him.
All papa, don't care bit if
you did forget TO bring me a doll,
| think it nicer to select things
ourself, any way.
Come my pet, let's be off then, he
answered, taking her hand
When they entered the toy store
Roscoe, TO whose counter they adj
vanced, gave his new friend a
grcatful smile and bow, then asked
iftbc little lady desired any thing.
Yes, / want a large doll with
blue eyes and long hair. l want
the very prct;icst doll in the house.
M. Singleton watched Roscoe as
be listened to the demand, and no.
ted how gallant and gentle his
movements were. Two large wax
dolls we're soon placed upon the
counter for inspection. Oh, this is
beauty cried Lila picking up the
largest Of them. See papa what
pretty blue eyes.
Roscoe glanced up at Nr. Single
ton with look Of surprise and i'm
quiry. Yes Lila She &, vcrypretty
indeed, but you know I prefer
brown eyes.
do too, said Roscoe timidly
looking with uncomfortable admir-
alton at Lila.
Then you like my eyes, said
Lila.
Iadeed they arc beautiful
Thank you. Pm glad you think
so, she answered highly pleased.
Wait here Just a moment, Lila,
till return, said Mr.. singleton,
stepping to the other side Of the
house to speak to some one.
Lila carressed her doll ank turn
ing to Roscoe, asked, don't you
think she is lovely?
do, but not haIfas lovely as its
new owner. I hope you wont think
/ am a naughty boy for compli-
meuting you and US strangers, bat
ysu are so pretty | cannot help it
l know you are not bad boy,
answered she emphatically.
know from your looks you are q
/ good boy, and 1 know something
else too, she said, sbyly dropping
her eyes, you are the incest one
/ in this whole house.
Oh thank you; | am so glad you
like me. Do you come this store
much l hope 50.
Oh! very often. You see its my
papa's and / come with him ever
so often. How long have you beer
here? I'm sure / never saw you
before.
Ionly came this morning.
Mama is going to give an enter
tainmsnt Thursday evening and
you are so nice and good I know
she would not object to my asking
you to come. Wont you Gomez
] Thank you, l will try to do so
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-06-02

The MESSENGER is as it "used TO
was"-RELIABLR. Subscribe.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1887-06-02
/. 4. PORTER,
DOCTOR or
9ental. Surgery.

Having just received about $50 Sets Of ths i'm
est d pr'tfiest Teeth be ever laid ewes on,
the excellent people Of Okolona AID SURROUND
ing country need no longer be dependent ga
transient and Ephemerh Dentists. By being
prompt IN payments m.y get their work dous
IN manner Incompatible at about one-haf OF
two-thirds usual charges.
Gold Filings leverage sizs) ......... I 50
Plastic ard ALLOYS 80 cents 70 ....... 60
Full sets 0f Teeth ................. IS 90
Entire upper aud under) ......... OIL. IS 90
Address BY Postal, RED LAND, MISS.
April :, lSSl.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-15
I0ncIIers Institute,

The second local institute of the
season will be held on Friday and Sat-
urday the 23d and oath, inst. at Pleas
ant Grove, in the 18th district.
The teachers OF the Eth, 18th, 18th,
18th, 14th, 10th, Nth, and 18th, dis
trict are expected to be in attendance,
Teachers from other districts are in
yited to be present.
The following topic will indicate the
work for the occasion.
LIST. The order of mind growth and
development in the child. The kind
and methods of instruction best adopt
ed to promote such growth,
2nd, Arithmetical operations as a
means OF mental discipline, methods
by which the young mind may be led
to take an interest in these opera.
tons.
9rd. Penmanship 4th. English
Grammar 9th. Geography, Map of
North America. 9TH. U. S. History
Inter Colonial War. Sth. The Phil
oSophy of teaching. Regular work Of
the institute will open at ten o'clock
on Friday morning.
NJ. MEAD, Co, Supt.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-15

The M, z. Church, South, was
crowded last Tuesday night to hear
the Rev. Sam Small deliver his great
lecturer From Pulpit to Bar Room"
Rev. Mr. Small arrived on the :15 D.
m. train and after an hours rest at the
Piedmont House was driven to the
Church. His entrance was the signal
for applause which was continued at
length. AS soon as the applause had
ceased Rev. Mr.. Robertson called upon
Rev. Geo. French to lead in prayer.
After prayer Hon. A. A, Taylor intro
duced Mr.. Small in very pretty and
appropriate speech. After thanking
Mr. Taylor for the very compliments
ry introduction he proceeded with his
lecture. Our space will not permit
anything like an account OF It, Mr.,
Small is little above the medium
height, slender but as straight as an
arrow his dark hair and eyes togeth-
er with the absence of color in his face
give him corps-like appearance. As a
speaker he proved himself worthy Of
the reputation he bears, He has a
powerful voice and is a graceful and
eloquent orator. His lecture was re.
ally history Of his life from child
hood to the present time. He graph
ically portrayed his checkered career
through seventeen years OF drunken.
ness and shame and closed with DIES.
cription Of the last two and a-hall
years Of his life which have been de-
voted to preaching the gospel. With
the exception Of one or two inelegant
expressions the lecture gave univsr-
sal satisfaction.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-15
Now still give us your Attention
and learn some thing Of Real
Interest 10 You,

Ladies and Misses Y. S. F. Hose at
Is cents per pair-something of real
value and very cheap.
Tycoon Reps, handsome wrapper
goods, and ladies appreciate it who
have once worn it-lately reduced
from 20 to 10 cents.
Feather busters Is cents.
Hat racks, good value at rs cents,
now for 10.
Cut prices on all our shawls of 1919
per cent. for UASH-don't forget it.
Children's baskets, the very thing
to make them happy on Christmas,
that you could not make for a quarter,
at 5 cents. "sure, Paddy, they are
chape at half the money"
Ladies and gents knit zephyr scarfs
reduced to-day 121a per cent.
Real SMYRNA carpet rugs cheap
enough at 81 %, reduced to 81 90.
A few more ladies skirts, former
price 81 80 and 81 25, now 81 % and
81 90.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-15
Electric Lights.

Mr., H. H. Corson, OF Boston, arriv.
cd in the city Monday. He represents
the Thomson Houston Electric Com.
pany and is taking steps toward put.
ting in an electric light plant in this
city. At special meeting OF the
board Of Mayor and Aldermen yester-
day he was granted the franchise with
the exclusive privilege for ten years,
He is now engaged in soliciting sub
scribers for lights and is meeting with
very ilattering encouragement, The
company Mr., Corson represents has
contracted for plants at Bristol and
Morristown and have commenced
work at Bristol erecting poles, &c.
There is no question about the compa-
ny's ability and willingness to put in
the plant if a sufficient number OF
lights are taken to justify the expense
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-15

We cannot enumerate them all be
cause, first, we cannot think of all of
them; second, because we do not have
the room in this column;
All wool factory jeans, 25 cents.
Children's shoes, so cents.
Misses shoes, 65 cents.
Ladies shoes, 80 cents.
Mems brogan shoes. 81 90.
Mems lace shoes, 81 25.
Mems boots, 81 90.
A genuine unlined buck glove worth
81 70 for 81 10
Twenty-Five yards calico and pa.
per of pins for 81 90.
A lib. bar red notified soap, the
very thing you want, for 5 cents.
One pound good soda, 5 cents.
A good clean Rio coffee, clear OF
black grains and trash, ior 20 cents.
Best coffee in town-and don't tax e
our word for it--but try it yourself,
for % cents.
An S'quart wash-pan for 10 cents.
A few more Of those beautiful land
scapes, Oliographs, as handsome as a
manipulating, just such as have for
merly been sold for from 81 90 to
IS co. now offered for 81 50.
A good brass pin for 5 cents a paper.
Best sewing needles, 8 cents paper.
Stained glass water set, pitcher, 6
goblets and water tray, for the small
sum of rs cents.
A real bell-metal bell, large enough
to call you to breakfast or dinner il
you are hungry, for 10 cents.
A lot Of good common wall paper
made OF good white paper, for So cts.
per single roll.
Flaked oats, the very thing for
breakfast, either for a sick or well per.
son, 2-lb, packs for IS cents. Aren't
that bottom out?
Mems suspenders at 10 and 20 cents
that would have been considered CHEAP
few years ago at twice the money
Ladies black all wool jersey lack
cts, beautifully braided, one year age
would have sold for ~ 25, now 81 10
Misses Buuclo Jersey jack cts, worth
last season 81 so to 81 rs, now 81 90
Ladies' Boucle Jersey jackets, worth
last season 81 % to 80 so, now 81 %
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-15
Week Of Prayer.

TO the Woman's Missionary Society
and Juvenile Society Of the Methodist
Church, South.
The Woman's Board of Missions OF
the Methodist Church, South, has set
apart the week from Dec. 18th, to the
18th, as week of prayer and self-de-
NAL, that the means my be forthcom.
ing to send out new missionaries who
are waiting to go, and to occupy new
and important work which is demand
ing immediate attention, else great
opportunities will be lost perhaps fer.
ever.
Will our ladies please read carefully
and prayerfully the 9th and 10th pages
OF the Woman's Missionary Advocate
for December, and the article entitled
"Woman's Week." in the Holston
Methodist of Dec. 9TH. Let every wo,
man and child Of the two Societies
arrange their "self-denial boxes" and
by actual self-denial save all they can
until the Birthday OF our Lord and
make Him birthday offering Of that
which has cost them something.
Mrs. E. c. REEVES,
Pres. Pro. TEN.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-15

A consultation between Il number
Of Senators, of which Senator Beck is
one of the conspicuous figures in the
movement, has been held with the
view, at an early date, OF the formula
ton OF q bill which will reduce the
general postage OF the country. 1t is
proposed to reduce letter postage from
two cents to one cent, providing it will
not too seriously destroy the revenue
accruing to the Postoffice Department.
1t is estimated that it will perhaps les
sen the earnings of the department
about $8,000,000 per annum.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1887-12-15
Hampton Notes.
Dec. 18th 1887.

Dec. 18th 1897,
EDITOR COMET:
Here | come with my little budget
OF news. ! will tell you little about
Hampton. In the first place we have
six stores, one good Touring mill and
three churches. The merchants are
doing a good business. This is a good
lumber market and nearly all of the
merchants deal in it. The parties who
sell lumber here all go away satisfied
that they have received good price
for their lumber and have been able to
buy goods cheap The following
are the names OF the business men of
this place: W. p Stallings, ThOS.
Gouge, E. H. Plummer, P. j. Will
liams & Co., ]. w. Hathaway, and P.
T. Brumit. DR.. J. II. Ellis attends TO
the wants of the sick, bnt there is very
little sickness hele now. Col. Miller
was up here Saturday taking snbscrib-
ers for the Commoner and Offering a
pocket knifeas a premium, but the
citizens of Hampton are too busy to
white. Will write you more from
time to time.
MOUNTAIN BOOMER.